SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Front axle in unladen weight position Consult the equivalence table for tools and equipment according to applicability between Seat / VW / Audi / Skoda → Chapter.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Support equipment -T10038-

t	Hydraulic jack -V.A.G 1383 A-, see equivalent → Anchor

t	Measuring tool -T20095-

t	Setting device -T20209-

Note t  Before beginning the removal of the subframe, ensure that the ignition key is not inserted in the ignition lock. t  For those vehicles fitted with xenon dual-function headlights, the connection on the vehicle level sender must be unplugged before beginning the removal of the strut; this is located on the front left hand side suspension → Electric system; Rep. gr. 94 . t  Headlight basic setting: use the Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 505X - → Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 . t  To verify the height off the ground, „the vehicle must be empty“, the fuel tank must be filled to at least 3/4 of its total capacity, the spare wheel must be in place along with the vehicle tools and jack. t  With the clearance off the ground at the level -a-, tolerances remain well under the maximum torsion torque of the bonded rubber bush, thus preserving their working life. t  The line 0 is parallel to the floor. Set the vehicle on a flat area. The measurement -0- → Fig. must be the same on both sides, so that unloaded vehicle height off the ground and steering geometry can be checked. t  The ground clearance must be checked before beginning the removal of the strut or of elements connected to the suspension. It is necessary to differentiate between new and already used wheel suspension, dimension-a-. t  New suspension → Fig. t  Used wheel suspension → Fig.

Unloaded vehicle height off the ground for new suspension

Running gear → Remark	Height of bodywork -a- in mm
Standard running gear	391
Running gear for sports model	371

1)  The running gear fitted to the vehicle is specified in the vehicle data sheet. The running gear is represented with a PR number. The PR number assigned to the running gear is found here → Chapter.

Ground clearance with used suspension

Before raising the vehicle, elevation must be measured -a- with the measuring tool -T20095 -. –  Note the measured value. This is necessary so that the same height is maintained after replacing the concerned component.   WARNING The vehicle must be secured to the lifting platform, else the it could slip.

–  Secure the vehicle with support tool -T10038 - on both sides of the lifting platform.

–  Raise the corresponding suspension with the hydraulic jack -V.A.G 1383 A- and the adjusting tool -T20209- until reaching height -a- previously measured.   WARNING t  Do not lift or lower the vehicle when the hydraulic jack -V.A.G 1383 A- is underneath the vehicle. t  Do not leave engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- under vehicle for longer than necessary. –  Tighten the corresponding nuts and bolts to their specified torque. –  Lower wheel bearing housing. –  Pull engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- out from under vehicle.